Bose SoundSport vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bose SoundSport and Sony WF-1000XM3. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bose SoundSport vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose SoundSport Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Weight 23 g 17 g Sony WF-1000XM3 are lighter than Bose SoundSport headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Colour Aqua | Black | Citron | Charcoal black | Neon blue | Frost | Power red | Blue | Orange | Green Black | Silver
Body Material Plastic -
Earpad Material Silicone -
Protection Weatherproof, sweat-resistant -
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Bose SoundSport Sony WF-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bose SoundSport.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm - 6 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Bose SoundSport Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Bose SoundSport Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Bose SoundSport Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type Headphones cable - 55 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose SoundSport Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hours 8 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundSport.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours
Standby Time - 15 hours
Charging Time 2 hours 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Bose SoundSport.
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Bose SoundSport Sony WF-1000XM3
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bose SoundSport Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type USB Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Bose SoundSport Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips, USB charging cable Charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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